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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.91, 4,614.93 and 1,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.91, 4,614.93 and 1,927.64 is: 2,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.91 : 4,614.93 = 1,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.91/4,614.93 = 1,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.91x = 4,614.93 × 1,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.91x = 8,895,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895,935.20/3,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.34

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